Ombres

Album Description

Shadowlands, a collaborative project featuring Robin Fincker, Lauren Kinsella, and Kit Downes, presents their captivating album 'Ombres', released on 1st March 2024 via BMC Records. This 9-track masterpiece is a testament to the fruitful collaboration between French-born saxophonist-clarinetist Robin Fincker and British pianist Kit Downes, which spans decades.

Their paths, having taken them from London to various European countries, converged once again three years ago when they teamed up with Irish singer Lauren Kinsella. Together, they embarked on a journey to set traditional songs and contemporary poetry to music, embodying the spirit of European jazz. The result is an album that seamlessly blends the unique talents of each musician, with Fincker's tenor saxophone and clarinet, Kinsella's enchanting voice, and Downes's piano and Hammond organ expertise.

'Ombres' is a 41-minute exploration of free jazz, French jazz, and avant-garde sounds, featuring tracks such as 'Death and the Lady', 'Fagradalsfjall', and 'The First Day'. With its eclectic mix of genres and captivating performances, this album promises to be an unforgettable listening experience. Released on BMC Records, 'Ombres' is a must-listen for fans of innovative and boundary-pushing jazz music.

22 mrt 2024

2023 BMC Records

2023 2024 Budapest Music Center Records

About Robin Fincker

Robin Fincker is a French saxophonist and clarinettist renowned for his distinctive voice and stylistic versatility, seamlessly blending free jazz, avant-garde, and traditional folk influences. Born in France, Fincker spent over a decade in London, immersing himself in the vibrant music scene and co-founding the influential Loop Collective. His musical journey includes studies at the Conservatoire de Montpellier, Guildhall School of Music, and Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris.

Fincker's insatiable appetite for musical exploration has led him to collaborate with a diverse range of artists, from the Franco-German trio with Vincent Courtois and Daniel Erdmann to the Shadowlands trio with Lauren Kinsella and Kit Downes. His performances are characterized by an ultra-virtuosic technique and a deep emotional resonance, making each concert a unique and captivating experience. Whether he's playing intricate chamber jazz, driving rock rhythms, or electronica-influenced textures, Fincker's music is a testament to his boundless creativity and technical mastery.